Several major problems arise when you implement a machine-based workout program. Your Joints Will Suffer: Many machines force you to work muscles independently of each other that typically work together in real life. This causes unnatural pulling on joints. An example is the leg extension and leg curl machines. Your hamstrings and quads never work …
Ball and socket joints, like the shoulder, have magnificently huge range of motion (ROM). Unfortunately, this is paired with a large capacity for injury since so many muscles are involved in holding the joint in place and safely moving the limbs around it. When the muscles around the shoulder joint are properly developed and taken …
Squats put me to shame. Seriously, next time you want a good laugh, ask me to squat, it’s a riot—I’ll just fall right on my bum. This simple movement, that every infant masters before even learning to walk, drops me on my tailbone. It’s hardly an exercise in anything but humor for others and frustration …
I’m giving away my secrets here, so read carefully. Why? Because I know you need to get fit more than I need to hold on to my valued information! What if I told you that you could walk into a gym with little or no fitness experience and surpass the strength progress of almost every …
Carrying extra weight, being sedentary, and participating high-impact activities is damaging to your knees. There’s no way around it, that’s just a fact, but if you check these activities off your list weekly, you’re on your way out of knee pain and toward a more balanced body and higher fitness level. 1. Foam Roll: When …
Let’s take a look at some buzzwords used to appeal to the side of you that really wants to get healthier. All Natural: All-natural literally means nothing when it is stamped on a food package. There is no legal definition and the FDA has zero rules for using this label. Keep that in mind – …
Clients get very frustrated when they’ve been losing weight and then, without any change on their part, it suddenly stops. It’s what people refer to as “the last ten pounds.” It’s a real phenomenon and there’s a biological reason for it. Your body has its “norms.” It likes to be a certain temperature, eat at …
I suppose it is okay if you read this sitting down, but let’s at least put you in a good posture position to start! First, go ahead and stand up, we’ll sit back down in a minute. Now, imagine a beam of light originating at the tip of your nose. Look up, and point that …
Take your health and fitness a step further next time you’re in the bulk isle with these top –rated supplements: 1. Flaxseed Flaxseed is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. This gem of a superfood reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Sprinkle some on yogurt to add a …
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Think about what improving your fitness means. You’re probably not picturing someone stretching, but it is an integral part of any fitness regimen. It is actually an important component to any routine and even inactive people can reap the rewards. Tight muscles cannot physically do all the work they are meant to do, they are …
